Local Headlines

• Spokane Public Schools April 21, 2021
  SPOKANE, Wash. — As today’s events regarding former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s verdict were processed, Spokane Public Schools (SPS) released a statement saying it would like to acknowledge the moment in time and the impact felt by their students and employees. They encouraged those who wanted to process their emotions surrounding the event to […]
• North Idaho vaccine providers seeing demand slow down April 21, 2021
  Demand for the vaccine is slowing down in North Idaho. Now, some vaccine providers and making changes.
• YWCA sees an increase in calls to domestic violence helpline April 21, 2021
  Advocates with the Spokane YWCA say they have seen an increase in the number of calls into the domestic violence helpline. The pandemic is said to be one of the primary reasons for the increase. Experts say domestic violence thrives in isolation, and not being able to go anywhere effects the victim.
• City Council President Beggs hopes Chauvin verdict will be step toward reconciliation April 21, 2021
  SPOKANE, Wash. — While many have celebrated the outcome of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s trial, Spokane City Council President Breean Beggs said in a statement that he hopes the trial will be a small step toward broader community reconciliation in one that has had a rocky road between community members and the police. […]
• Coeur d’Alene Public Schools moving forward with ‘strongly recommending’ masks on Wednesday April 21, 2021
  When Coeur d'Alene students and staff head to class tomorrow morning, a mask is no longer a requirement.